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== Route description ==
The bike excursion starts in Diego Suarez. After leaving the town towards the south, one turns right in the direction of [[Anamakia]]. On the way to this small village, one passes the large [[Plaine d'Anamakia]], a wide open space which is used as grazing land for hundreds of zebus. At the western end of Anamakia is a bar, where just across the square women sell delicious mangoes when the season is right (usually October, Novemberthrough January).
A short bike ride from Anamakia are the large salt marshes of the [[Salines d'Antsahampano]]. After passing the fields one comes to a crossing with a police checkpoint. Going straight leads to [[Nosy Hara National Park]] via Ampasindava (16km), going right to Cap Diego (21km). From now on the condition of the road changes every couple of kilometres. After passing some houses on the left, one should turn right. About 11km later, a sign points towards Cap Diego and the French Military Cemetery (Cimetière Militaire Français, 10km).
After passing the [[military airfield Andrakaka]], the road is in good condition again. The remaining bike ride to Cap Diego is very quick and easy. At Cap Diego one can follow the road and pass through the military grounds. Against a fee, it is possible to visit the ruins of the former military station and some caves. For those not interested in history and old buildings should just turn right before the tollbar. A trail leads through some houses to the small harbour, from where scheduled boats leave straight to Diego Suarez (2,000 Ariary per person in 2017).
== Detailed route with GPS data ==
